bicycle

[snowman11]

Anybody ever used a bike to get out on the ice? Less weight than an ATV, but still gives you the ability to get out there quicker than walking.

Just curious, I know they sell all kinds of studded tires and stuff now, but they are all quite...well...specialized.

Thinking about digging out a bike and equipping it with tire chains!

[mpatmcg]

I can imagine it wouldn't be easy and biting it would really hurt (as if it doesn't already on land.) I think it would be even tougher to drag a sled or other gear out with you. Good luck if you try it!

Mike

[Reel_Screamer86]

Anybody ever used a bike to get out on the ice? Less weight than an ATV, but still gives you the ability to get out there quicker than walking.

Just curious, I know they sell all kinds of studded tires and stuff now, but they are all quite...well...specialized.

Thinking about digging out a bike and equipping it with tire chains!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Let us know so we all can watch....

[snowman11]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Let us know so we all can watch....

oh i will!!!!!!

...and you'll all be drunk on the ice and go, "watch this while I show him how it's done!"

[wally-eye]

Used to take my dirt bike out on the lake all the time, not fishing though..........was interesting to say the least...............

[Fishfoote]

I would think with studs this would be workable with 4" of snow or less. I doubt you could get a good enough fit on chains to make it work though. I see more mountain bikes heading north these days than boats. There's no doubt in my mind that the folks that plan a vacation around mountain biking could pull some gear out on a frozen lake with a properly set up bike. 15 years ago, I'd have been in the garage zipping sheet metal screws into bike tires rather than responding to this post:sad:

[snowman11]

http://www.icebike.org/images/icechains1.jpg

Something like that, though I'll forego the pad brakes (wont work frozen anyway) and do a wraparound...the problem with those is that they like to pop off, locking up your tire.

I thought about just doing the sheet metal screw thing, figured I'd end up popping a hole in the tire. They sell tires with studs, but they are like 40 bucks each...I'd rather spend a bit more and get a vex and walk :) Trying not to spend money on this project :)

[Duck-Hunter]

We fished walled lake a couple years ago and had two fudge packers come ridin by with some kinda stubs in there tires.

Its possible.

[tibs36]

Maybe a three wheeled bike would be a better choice and the little basket on the back could carry your stuff in

[woodie slayer]

the Amish up here in my area ride their bikes on the icy roads everyday so as long as there ain't much snow it should work..i'd try studding if i was going to try it.

[spiritofthewild_06]

Make sure you get a shiny new bell for it too!:lol:

[snowman11]

Make sure you get a shiny new bell for it too!:lol:

I'm also in the market for some of these:

http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3561856/1135749084607_grips_with_streamers.jpg

And one of these:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JKEXF577L._SS500_.jpg

[snowman11]

plans have changed

just purchased one of these from the neighbor

WHO NEEDS A BICYCLE!!!

http://www.kittycatsnowmobiles.com/snowphotos/sno-runner.jpg

[barry county jim]

I read once Dave Genz thought of using a 3 wheel bike to get on lake that don't let motorized vehicles on them

[sticknstring]

yeah the snow jet in your last pic is a piece of work my buddy had one lots of fun and bruises

[sirslurpee]

you need one of these if you're going out on the ice..
MAKE YOU GO HARD!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geIsWq5xOSE

[William H Bonney]

plans have changed

just purchased one of these from the neighbor

WHO NEEDS A BICYCLE!!!

http://www.kittycatsnowmobiles.com/snowphotos/sno-runner.jpg

You live next to Wildeybunch???

[William H Bonney]

We fished walled lake a couple years ago and had two fudge packers come ridin by with some kinda stubs in there tires.

Its possible.

:lol: :lol:

[Duck-Hunter]

you need one of these if you're going out on the ice..
MAKE YOU GO HARD!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geIsWq5xOSE

***.............:confused:

[Zofchak]

That Youtube video is hilarious!:lol::lol: